In a nutshell, Colorado's "expressed consent" laws are problematic and confusing for drivers, and reason to celebrate for law enforcement. As a driver in Colorado it is in your best interest to know what expressed consent is, what it means for you, and what you should...
Year: 2016
Determining blood alcohol concentration methods vary
When you are stopped for the suspicion of drunk driving, you will likely be asked to submit to testing to determine your blood alcohol concentration. This information is likely going to be used in a criminal case against you. Interestingly, there are several forms of...
Greater recreational freedom entails greater responsibility
It's no secret that one of the big winners of the recent election was the turning tide of public opinion regarding marijuana, with nearly all of the states who had legalization initiatives on their ballots passing them. Of course, Colorado has been blazing that...
What is the importance of a breath test?
If you're stopped for driving erratically, you may be asked to take a blood alcohol concentration test in the form of a Breathalyzer test. This test helps police understand if you are intoxicated by definition of the law. If you are, then you may immediately be...
Address traffic violations quickly after they occur
In one of our recent posts, we discussed how the eve of Thanksgiving is the biggest night for drinking of the entire year. That day is only one of the possible party days people will face in the next couple of months as we make our way through the winter holiday...
Pro football exec receives domestic violence prevention award
Many heads were turned recently when an executive vice president with the National Football League was presented with the Champions of Change award by University of Colorado Denver's Center on Domestic Violence. It recognized his role in strengthening the league's...
The top 3 defenses to allegations of rape
If you're accused of a sexual assault crime, you may think that you're out of luck. Fortunately, there are ways to defend yourself. It can be difficult to prosecute a sexual assault case; in most cases, there are actually only two witnesses. Those two witnesses are...
Know your options for case resolution in sex-related cases
When you are accused of sex-related crimes, your future is unsure. You are facing possible time in prison, fines and other penalties if you are convicted. There aren't any guarantees in these cases, so you should be sure that you shore up your defense to prepare for...
Woman killed in case of extreme domestic violence
Domestic violence is never pretty, but some instances escalate beyond common disagreements turning physical to something else entirely. Just such a sad story played out recently in Glenwood Springs after a man allegedly killed his wife in what authorities are terming...
Initiative 300 may be setting you up for a drugged driving charge
Initiative 300 could open the door to marijuana use being allowed in any Denver restaurant, bar or business. The Denver Post reports that this may not be a good idea for Colorado, because it could lead to an increase in drugged driving. Drugged driving threatens...